By helping to reveal deep dissatisfaction with the Soviet government, glasnost contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Glasnost, a policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that called for increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union, allowed citizens to express their dissatisfaction with the government more freely. This contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union by exposing systemic problems and increasing public demand for reform.

By Helping to Reveal Deep Dissatisfaction with the Soviet Government